[b]Korhal[/b]
The halls of Korhal's Palace echoed with the steps of its Emperor Mengsk. It was obvious that no expense had been spared in building the palace, despite the hot temperatures outside the entire palace was kept cool. The halls were lavished with fancy artworks with rugs of golden and red thread placed here and there. The Palace itself had brilliant mahogany colored walls, with marble lining the bottoms, and marble pillars to support the structure. Mengsk came down the hallway, having is usually scruffy appearance and wearing a robe of brilliant red and gold threads. He was tall, and had long hair. His hair was a mix of grey and black, being mostly grey from his old age. He seemed to be the only one in the halls of the Palace, but another man foot steps echoed approaching Mengsk. The man coming at him had the same scruffy appearance with long hair, but it was completely black and much shorter, and he also looked much younger. Mengsk walked up to the new many and spoke.

"Raynor! I'm sure you have some progress reports for me?" asked Mengsk in his scruffy voice and tone

"The usual, Bycorium trade is on the rise and we continue to export quite a bit of it back to sectors beyond the Columbus Sector. The metal industries are also well on the rise, and we continue to be one of the most economically powerful nations in the sector. I have also mentioned your wants for research to the scientists and they are working on the new assignments as we speak." finished Raynor.

"Any news on our development of Bycorium based weapons?" posed Mengsk.

"We have some applications but they still need time. The scientists are aware that there are nations that already posses Bycorium weapons and they are hurrying, but it is a complex thing Bycorium." replied Raynor.

"Good then Raynor, continue to your normal duties." said Mengsk. The two departed, Mengsk heading for the throne room and Raynor to wherever he was going. Mengsk entered the room and continued with his usual routine. He handled all the requests of the populace and the higher classes, and began preparing for what was likely to be another long day in handling his duties.